1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Giulia | A 109 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |